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WA14 5QT

Downs Drive

Broadheath

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Detailed insights for WA14 5QT

Overview

Postcode WA14 5QT is located in a major urban area, within the Broadheath ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the West Timperley area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Timperley is £64,855 per year. The nearest station is Timperley (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is De Quincey Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

West Timperley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,538 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

West Timperley has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in West Timperley is £64,855 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA14 5QT.

Flood risk

No risk

West Timperley near WA14 5QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Timperley (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA14 5QT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Timperley (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Timperley (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Navigation Road

N/A

Walking directions to Navigation Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA14 5QT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDe Quincey ParkMediumWalking directions to De Quincey Park
0.3 miNewton ParkMediumWalking directions to Newton Park
0.4 miNavigation ParkMediumWalking directions to Navigation Park

Area Profile

Population
506
Population density
7,390.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.83(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.39(-59%)
Public order
7.39(-27%)
Burglary
6.96(+26%)
Vehicle crime
5.65(-6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
343
67.52%
Other White
31
6.1%
Indian
30
5.91%
Chinese
25
4.92%
Pakistani
20
3.94%
Total population: 508

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
187
45.83%
Level 3 (A level)
75
18.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
12.99%
No qualifications
36
8.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
6.86%
Total 16+ residents: 408

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
87
39.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
71
31.84%
Owns outright
60
26.91%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.24%
Total households: 223

Property prices in Broadheath

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£412
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£298K – £495K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £412 per square foot) in Broadheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £845,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£630,555£471
Semi-Detached59£429,000£438
Terraced31£320,000£399
Flats19£217,500£345

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£416,000£146,500£252,500£208,000
2017£407,500£159,500£292,000£215,550
2018£437,000£170,000£319,250£226,500
2019£425,000£170,250£310,000£240,240
2020£397,500£180,000£320,000£261,000
2021£515,000£177,500£360,000£277,500
2022£567,776£185,000£440,000£335,000
2023£540,000£211,250£395,000£340,000
2024£527,500£207,000£415,000£325,000
2025£562,500£218,750£415,750£317,500
2026£636,110£199,900£453,500£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£238£278£222
2017£333£240£299£240
2018£318£310£321£253
2019£339£274£309£271
2020£366£269£340£291
2021£380£311£359£311
2022£459£289£409£389
2023£402£308£427£373
2024£462£319£402£396
2025£460£326£435£360
2026£471£345£434£415
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broadheath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 5QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 5QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 202632, Downs Drive, Altrincham, WA14 5QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
25 Mar 202544, Downs Drive, Altrincham, WA14 5QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
09 Oct 202533, Bollin Drive, Altrincham, WA14 5QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£488,000
17 Jul 202541, Bollin Drive, Altrincham, WA14 5QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
05 Mar 202545, Bollin Drive, Altrincham, WA14 5QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£403,000

Schools

In the WA14 5QT postcode area, located within West Timperley, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA14 5QT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPark Road Academy Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Hugh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableTrafford Alternative Education ProvisionPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 5QT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA14 5QT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar68 Park Road, Altrincham, WA14 5ABWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCo-op FoodManchester Road, Trafford, M33 4JHWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Trafford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,415
Band B£1,651
Band C£1,887
Band D£2,123
Band E£2,594
Band F£3,066
Band G£3,538
Band H£4,245

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA14 5QT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Prakash Nathani

Broadheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Connor Rand

Altrincham and Sale West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTraffordE08000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyAltrincham and Sale WestE14001065
WardBroadheathE05015242
ParishTrafford, unparished areaE43000163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West TimperleyE02001278
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 020AE01006090
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA14 5QT

Is WA14 5QT (West Timperley) safe?

The area around WA14 5QT records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA14 5QT?

The median sale price around WA14 5QT in West Timperley is £390,000 (about £412 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA14 5QT?

There are 16 schools close to WA14 5QT, including Park Road Academy Primary School (Outstanding), St Hugh's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Trafford Alternative Education Provision (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA14 5QT?

The closest station to WA14 5QT is Timperley (Manchester Metrolink), about 255 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around WA14 5QT?

WA14 5QT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,538 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA14 5QT (West Timperley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West covering WA14 5QT is Connor Rand (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Prakash Nathani (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.